“Yes,” O’Brien responded. “I would say he would have a real good shot to play on Sunday.”

Brown was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice session, the first such time this year he’s been on the main field. Chris Clark has been the starter and has shown some progress at left tackle, notably in the run game. The Duane Brown from his 2011-14 heyday would clearly represent an upgrade for the Texans, but Brown is now 32 and coming off both injury and inactivity.

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